According to news from the Social Defense Secretariat of Pernambuco State in northeastern Brazil on October 18, local time, an intercity highway in the state occurred on the 17thThe number of deaths in bus crashes has risen to 17.Another 18 injured persons are being treated in nearby hospitals.
At present, the identities of 10 of the victims have been confirmed, and the identities of the remaining victims will be confirmed through fingerprint comparison. Experts will conduct a detailed investigation into the cause of the accident.
According to information provided by the police, the car was a chartered car traveling from Bahia to Pernambuco. On the way back to Bahia, it lost control and hit a roadside rock, then hit a sand dune and rolled over. The driver said the vehicle's braking system was malfunctioning.
According to sources, the bus carried 40 passengers, more than the 30 passengers previously declared by the bus company. Although it exceeded the previously declared number of people, a spokesperson for the Pernambuco state government said that the number was still lower than the approved maximum passenger capacity of the bus (50 people).
After the accident, Brazilian President Lula expressed deep condolences and support to the relatives and friends of the victims of the accident. (General reporter Feng Li)